Margaret Rome's Blog

 'We all know people who would complain if you hung them with a brand new rope.'Jerry McClain.  We get through real estate, and life, daily by taking care of the constant challenges. I choose the word challenge and shy away from the word problem. Everyone has challenges, but not everyone handles ...

 A final walkthrough is a must.  Our contract states that the property, at settlement, just needs to be broom clean.   Emotions run high during this last part of buying. This final stage, when you take possession, can be a trying situation.In analyzing the various ways homes are vacated, I have d...

  Homeowners are having second thoughts about listing because they cannot find a place to go. Consumers are looking for larger spaces since so much more time is being spent at home. Priorities right now are separate home offices with privacy and soundproofing for video conferencing. They are look...

  315 Northlands CtHavre De Grace, Md 21078$369,944MLS #HR237758  This Bulle Rock villa home in Harford County could be a forever home with three bedrooms, three and a half baths and finished lower level with kitchen and full bathroom.   First-floor master with a deck off the sun-room and a livin...

 When getting your home ready to sell, there are improvements that may add value without breaking the bank.    Here are a few :-Replace light switch covers. Get creative and make them look like new-Check and replace lightbulbs for brighter ones-Change interior doorknobs, get creative, or check ou...

  Goodbye party prior to listing. When selling unique properties, it is more than the 3 P's Place in MLS, Place a  sign, and Pray.) It is about much more. It is about patience, dedication, tenacity, caring, and a great deal of hand-holding. My latest home took 13 months, 13 blogs, 13 impromptu op...

 Grandma's house saw a lot of fun times. There was a pool table in the dining room and a game table in the living room. I promised June that I would sell it, but not to just anyone. It had to be someone who could fill her magical house with love. There's plenty of room to do that with four levels...

  This past week we bought a house, and today the new buyers sent this email:  ''Margaret truly listens to what it is that you are looking for. We weren't just looking for an investment property but a place we could take root; build community, cultivate a permaculture garden, and be creative. The...

  4 Green Heather Ct 21208  4 Green Heather Ct 21208MLS MDBC499154$1,299,944  5-6 Bedrooms5 Full Baths Swimming poolGazeboSaunaExtensive deckingTennis/Basketball Court6000 sq ftGym with equipmentThree car garage And so much more... Take a look at the photos  DirectionsStevenson Rd (north of the b...

 And this is what we found and settled on yesterday.   On our first conversation about three months ago, they wanted to move back to her hometown of Baltimore in about a year. We got them pre-approved with Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee and found out what essential features they wanted in their ne...